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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Detailed Summary & Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the marlin do as the sun rises on the third day?
(a) It jumps every ten minutes.
(b) It tries to chew the line.
(c) It begins circling the boat.
(d) It picks up speed and swims on top of the water.

2. What does Santiago do when another fish takes the bait on another line?
(a) He cuts it loose.
(b) He drops anchor.
(c) He laughs at his good luck.
(d) He hopes it is small enough to attract other big fish.

3. What does the old man call the business of getting the marlin lashed to the skiff?
(a) Easy work.
(b) Dugout work.
(c) Slave work.
(d) Boy Scout work.

4. What does the fisherman say about the marlin to the boy?
(a) There is nothing left but head, tail, and bones.
(b) Why would the old man bring back only bones?
(c) He was eighteen feet from nose to tail.
(d) I need a tape to measure this fish.

5. What happens while Santiago and the boy enjoy a beer on the Terrace?
(a) Santiago feels sad because only the boy will sit and drink with him.
(b) The boy gets drunk because his is not used to drinking beer.
(c) Santiago discovers that he has no money to pay for the beer.
(d) Some of the fishermen make fun of Santiago while others feel sorry for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do you know Santiago had never been up in a plane?

2. What complaint does the boy have about the fisherman he works for after he is forced to leave Santiago?

3. To what does Santiago compare his damaged hands while harpooning the shark?

4. Who helps Santiago as he lands his boat?

5. Knowing what is coming as he approaches the island currents, what makeshift weapon does Santiago come up with?

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